Talc, a mineral used in a variety of consumer products, has been linked to ovarian cancer in recent years, leading to significant controversy surrounding its use, particularly in products like talcum powder. While talc has long been marketed as safe for use in personal care products, research has increasingly suggested that long-term exposure to talc,…
Talc powder companies, particularly during the mid-20th century, marketed their products aggressively to women, emphasizing the use of talc for feminine hygiene. These marketing campaigns often targeted specific demographics, including Black and Hispanic women, with culturally tailored messaging that associated talc powder with cleanliness, freshness, and elegance. Over time, concerns have arisen about the potential…
Decades ago, Johnson & Johnson – as well as other manufacturers – was asked to put warnings on its baby powder products about the risk of ovarian cancer. They declined and fought any connection between cancer of the ovary and their products. During the 1990s, they even formed a task group specifically to get the…